Normandy vs Smoky Ash
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Normandy belongs to the blue-grey family and Smoky Ash to the beige-greige family. Smoky Ash (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Normandy (LRV 22), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Normandy runs blue while Smoky Ash is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Normandy vs Smoky Ash Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Normandy on one side and Smoky Ash on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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